EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PINELLAS COUNTY JUVENILE WELFARE BOARD,
FLORIDA

Pinellas County if
strategically located on Florida's Gulf Coast and boasts a population of
950,000. When you're ready to hit the water, visit one of the area's
nationally-ranked beaches at Fort De Soto Park or Caladesi Island - both
consistently in the top 10. The Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB) was
established by state statute in 1946 and is the nation's first countywide agency
using dedicated property tax revenue to better the lives of children and
families. The JWB has a twofold vision:

• That all the children of Pinellas
County will receive the support and guidance from their families,
extended families, neighborhoods and communities they need to develop the
resilience to cope successfully with a changing environment.

• That the JWB will be a public agency which leads the nation
in creating a model of public service which supports children's positive
development by:

○ Working to strengthen and encourage individuals, families,
neighborhoods and communities through a variety of sound strategies; and

○ Supporting an accessible social service system based on
established family support principles.

The ideal
candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree in Human
Services, Business Administration or Public Administration is desirable.
He/she will have significant experience as the leader of a complex organization.
Experience with the provision of social services is highly desirable. The
starting salary for the position is up to $175,000, DOQ.